Name: Need Assistance?
Start: 2025-02-18T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-02-18T12:00:00-05:00
Location: William K. Sanford Town Library

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (2/16)	Mon (2/17)	Tue (2/18)	Wed (2/19)	Thu (2/20)	Fri (2/21)	Sat (2/22)
All Day		Closing Presidents' Day Closing All Day Branches: Colonie Library Description: Closed in observance of Presidents' Day
10 am			This event is in the "All Ages" group. Need Assistance? 10:00am - 12:00pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group. Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Gallery Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Other Event Details: Our Social Work Intern is here to help you navigate a comprehensive resource guide designed to assist with everything from housing and employment to government forms, food insecurity, mental health, and so much more!		This event is in the "Youth" group. Mr. Erik's Bilingual Music & Movement for Preschoolers! 10:15am - 11:00am Youth Required This event is in the "Youth" group. Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Art & Performances, Storytime & Early Childhood Required Seats Remaining: 60 Event Details: ¡Vamos a bailar y a cantar! Mr. Erik brings a dynamic, energetic class full of colors, maracas, and an animal friend or two in his musical, magical show! Presented in both English and Spanish for young children and their caregivers. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted. Children under age 8 should be accompanied by an adult in the library at all times.	This event is in the "Youth" group. Stay & Play 10:15am - 11:00am Youth Required This event is in the "Youth" group. Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood Required Seats Remaining: 40 Event Details: Here’s a chance to stay and play with your little one! This is a 45 minute session for toddlers up to 36 months. We’ll move to music, play with toys, and make new friends! Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted. Children under age 8 should be accompanied by an adult in the library at all times.	This event is in the "Adults" group. People and Prose 10:00am - 12:00pm Adults Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Board Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Writing Required Seats Remaining: 8 Event Details: This is an opportunity to recharge your writing, and spark your creativity. A space to write without distractions. Whether you are writing memoirs, short fiction, poetry, or just going wherever your imagination and interests lead! This event is in the "Adults" group. Taxpayer Assistance Program (TAP) NYS Tax help 10:00am - 1:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Local Interest Event Details: Get tax help and file for free! Tax Department Associates will walk you through your income tax returns, step by step, as you complete
11 am					This event is in the "Adults" group. English as a New Language: Intermediate 11:30am - 1:00pm Adults Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Maker Lab Age Group: Adults Program Type: Language Learning, English Language Learning Required Seats Remaining: 6 A series of classes taught by Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County. If you are an intermediate-level learner of English, please consider being a part of the class. This class will meet every week at the same time. Registration is required. To register, please email Jessica Kaercher at kaercherj@colonielibrary.org or call 518-458-9274 (option 4).
12 pm						This event is in the "Adults" group. Taxpayer Assistance Program (TAP) NYS Tax help 12:00pm - 5:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Local Interest Event Details: Get tax help and file for free! Tax Department Associates will walk you through your income tax returns, step by step, as you complete
1 pm				This event is in the "Youth" group. Silly Putty® Science Workshop! 1:30pm - 2:15pm Youth Required This event is in the "Youth" group. Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: STEAM Required Seats Remaining: 25 Event Details: General Electric engineer James Wright invented Silly Putty® in 1943. The toy was introduced to the public on February 14, 1950, at the International Toy Fair in New York. Disclaimer(s) Inclement Weather If North or South Colonie schools are closed, delayed, or close early (including no after school activities), library programs will be canceled.
2 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group. Atelier at Arlene's Student Art Show 2:00pm - 3:30pm Adults Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art & Performances Required Seats Remaining: 120			This event is in the "Teens" group. Heartstopper Party 2:00pm - 3:30pm Teens Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Crafts, Movies & Games Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Details: If you love Heartstopper (books or show!), join us for a fun afternoon of Heartstopper-themed games and activities! This event was planned by the library's Got Pride committee.			This event is in the "Adults" group. Stage Left 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adults Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art & Performances Required Seats Remaining: 49 Event Details: Fully Sponsored by the Music Performance Trust Fund and arranged by Local 14.
3 pm			This event is in the "Teens" group. Java Coding Club 3:30pm - 5:00pm Teens Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Maker Lab Age Group: Teens Program Type: Computers & Technology Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: Learn the basics of Java in this 4-day, teen-led workshop! Please sign up once and plan on attending all 4 sessions.	This event is in the "Youth" group. Silly Putty® Science Workshop! 3:00pm - 3:45pm Youth Required This event is in the "Youth" group. Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: STEAM Required Seats Remaining: 25 Event Details: General Electric engineer James Wright invented Silly Putty® in 1943. The toy was introduced to the public on February 14, 1950, at the International Toy Fair in New York. Disclaimer(s) Inclement Weather If North or South Colonie schools are closed, delayed, or close early (including no after school activities), library programs will be canceled. This event is in the "Teens" group. Java Coding Club 3:30pm - 5:00pm Teens Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Maker Lab Age Group: Teens Program Type: Computers & Technology Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: Learn the basics of Java in this 4-day, teen-led workshop! Please sign up once and plan on attending all 4 sessions.	This event is in the "Teens" group. Java Coding Club 3:30pm - 5:00pm Teens Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Maker Lab Age Group: Teens Program Type: Computers & Technology Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: Learn the basics of Java in this 4-day, teen-led workshop! Please sign up once and plan on attending all 4 sessions.	This event is in the "Teens" group. Java Coding Club 3:30pm - 5:00pm Teens Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Maker Lab Age Group: Teens Program Type: Computers & Technology Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: Learn the basics of Java in this 4-day, teen-led workshop! Please sign up once and plan on attending all 4 sessions.
4 pm					This event is in the "Youth" group. LEGO Club! 4:15pm - 5:00pm Youth Required This event is in the "Youth" group. Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: STEAM Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Details: Love LEGOs? We do, too! We have a vast collection of LEGOs for you to build with! Your finished piece will be on display in the Children's Room for a whole week! Come build with us and show off your skills. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted. Children under age 8 should be accompanied by an adult in the library at all times.
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6 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group. Get Cozy with Hygge and Read! 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adults Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Writing Required Seats Remaining: 40 Event Details: Hygge is a Danish concept that focuses on warmth, connection, and simplicity. Come for a warm atmosphere, enjoy simple pleasures, read in comfortable silence with others, and appreciate the moment! This event is in the "Youth" group. Get Cozy with Hygge and Read, Junior Version! 6:30pm - 7:30pm Youth Required This event is in the "Youth" group. Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Books & Writing Required Seats Remaining: 30 Event Details: Hygge is a Danish concept that focuses on warmth, connection, and simplicity. Come for a warm atmosphere, enjoy simple pleasures, read in comfortable silence with others, and appreciate the moment! This event is in the "Teens" group. Get Cozy with Hygge and Read, Teen Version! 6:30pm - 7:30pm Teens Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: The Cube Age Group: Teens Program Type: Books & Writing Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Details: Hygge is a Danish concept that focuses on warmth, connection, and simplicity. Come for a warm atmosphere, enjoy simple pleasures, read in comfortable silence with others, and appreciate the moment!	This event is in the "Adults" group. Practice Conversational English 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Language Learning, English Language Learning An informal conversation group to help you gain confidence speaking English. We invite all adults who are learning English as a new language. Registration is not required. Disclaimer(s) Inclement Weather If North or South Colonie schools are closed, delayed, or close early (including no after school activities), library programs will be canceled.	This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Puppet People Performance of "Goldi Rocks" 6:30pm - 7:15pm Youth, All Ages Required This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Youth, All Ages Program Type: Art & Performances Required Seats Remaining: 80 Event Details: Enjoy a mesmerizing performance by the Puppet People! The talented, professional puppeteers will present their Goldi Rocks puppet show for children ages 3-8 and caregivers. They never fail to entertain! Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted. Children under age 8 should be accompanied by an adult in the library at all times.
7 pm					This event is in the "Adults" group. Laugh Out Loud Book Club - The Last Black Unicorn by Tiffany Haddish 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Writing Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Details: Join us in-person in the library's Activity Room for our "Laugh Out Loud" book group. We are focusing on fun reads that make you laugh.

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